Mental Health Counselor - (Day/Evening/Weekend/Overnight)

Radias Health • Blaine, MN

1d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

RADIAS Health is seeking full-time and part-time Mental Health Counselors for its Residential Support Services Program. The role is based in a home-like residential setting and supports adults who have experienced significant barriers to independent living due to symptoms of mental illness and substance use disorders. Counselors help residents meet daily needs, connect with community supports, work toward their goals, and achieve optimal mental, physical, and emotional health as part of each person’s care team.

The position is fully onsite at one of 14 locations in Anoka, Dakota, Ramsey, or Washington counties. Schedules include full-time evening, weekend, day, and overnight shifts. The stated pay is $21.50 per hour for full-time weekends and $19.19 per hour for other shifts. The role includes client care, treatment-plan implementation, medication support under nurse supervision, household and community-living assistance, facility responsibilities, and staff support.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Must have a car, auto insurance, and a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to transport clients in the community.

Nice To Haves

• 2,000 hours of experience working with individuals with mental illness.
• 2,000 hours working in Corporate Adult Foster Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous and respectful care to all clients.
• Spend most of each shift interacting with clients, building relationships and rapport, and performing tasks directly related to client care.
• Monitor clients regularly as stipulated in their care plans.
• Know and implement service and behavior plans, and remain current on client plans and case notes completed by other staff.
• Encourage and monitor compliance with treatment plans.
• Use crisis assessment tools for suicidal and aggressive behavior.
• Identify individuals prone to behavior emergencies and recommend programming appropriate to their needs.
• Help defuse and de-escalate potential behavior emergencies.
• Assist residents with room cleaning, personal hygiene, laundry, and independent living skills such as housekeeping and budgeting.
• Administer medications under facility nurse supervision and according to RSS policies and procedures.
• Notify other staff and the Lead Clinical Mental Health Counselor when client medication supplies are running low; order medication as needed and update medication sheets when changes occur.
• Develop weekly menus and shopping lists, and shop for groceries while encouraging client participation.
• Plan and coordinate recreational and social activities, holiday activities, and special events.
• Schedule client appointments as needed.
• Provide input in staff meetings and treatment planning.
• Prepare and serve meals and clean up according to Health Department standards.
• Assist in training new staff.
• Provide staff coverage and ensure facility security and general supervision of residents.
• Secure coverage for missed shifts, whether planned or unplanned.
• Participate in routine cleaning duties and perform light house maintenance or request maintenance assistance as needed.
• Transport clients in the community.
• Produce and distribute incident reports within eight hours of the relevant event, as needed.

Benefits

• Four weeks of accrued PTO in the first year of employment.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contribution and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance.
• Dependent Care Account (DCA) with employer contribution.
• Reimbursement for professional licensure fees.
• Routine supervision from a Mental Health Professional, with access to licensure supervision opportunities.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer percentage match.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Bereavement and paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness program to support employee health and well-being.
• Discounts through ADP LifeSmart.
• Pet insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Casual dress code.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED